celebrate (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈsɛləbreɪt/
Definition
To observe a day or event with ceremonies or festivities; to mark a significant occasion with special activities.
Examples
They decided to celebrate their anniversary with a trip to Paris.
We will celebrate your graduation with a big party.
The community came together to celebrate the end of the war.
How to Use celebrate
- celebrate [event] (collocation)
- To mark a specific occasion or event with festivities. — "They plan to celebrate their wedding anniversary with a cruise."
- celebrate [person] (collocation)
- To honor or praise a person. — "The city will celebrate its founder with a statue."
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